Events in the year 2024 in Barbados.
Incumbents
President: Sandra Mason Prime Minister: Mia Mottley Events
February 23 February – The Financial Action Task Force removes Barbados from its "gray list" of countries not fully complying with measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
April 23 April – Prime Minister Mia Mottley announces Barbados' pausing of the planned acquisition of land at the Drax Hall Estate, amid calls for UK MP Richard Drax to transfer it as a reparations gesture.
June 29 June – The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final is held at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, where India defeats South Africa by seven runs to win the tournament.
July 26 July-11 August – Barbados at the 2024 Summer Olympics
August
The Employment Rights Tribunal dismisses a gender discrimination complaint from a transgender woman, ruling that transgender people are not legally recognized and recommending legislative action.
September 25 September – The third Bridgetown Initiative calls for a new World Bank emergency liquidity facility for climate-vulnerable countries and reforms of international financial institutions.
December 2 December – Barbados completes the world’s first debt-for-climate resilience swap, freeing $165 million for water, agriculture, and environmental projects.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 21 January – Errol Barrow Day 29 March – Good Friday 1 April – Easter Monday 28 April – National Heroes' Day 1 May – May Day 20 May – Whit Monday 1 August – Emancipation Day 5 August – Kadooment Day 30 November – Independence Day 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
See also 2020s 2024 Atlantic hurricane season 2024 in the Caribbean
References
External links Online calendar